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It is recommended that you unravel the
MaxiSlide
™ sheets from the patient’s head
downwards, as this follows the direction of the
patient’s clothes and helps prevent the sheets from
getting caught.
In case of pressure relieving mattresses, gently
push down on the mattress to assist with fitting. You
may also find it helpful to set the mattress pressure
to a firm setting for the procedure.
Doris - Turning in bed by two people
This technique can be used with a patient who is
unable to assist and, therefore, requires 2
caregivers to reposition in bed.
Ensure the bed is at the correct height for the fitting
of the
MaxiSlide
™ sheets and, using the
‘unravelling technique’, place them underneath the
patient, starting at the patient's head.
Using the principles of normal movement wherever
possible, prepare the patient to turn to the side
desired.
The patient is moved toward one side of the bed to
allow space to turn onto her side. At this point, the
bed is lowered, as the physical action to be
undertaken is mainly pulling.
The caregiver grasps the
MaxiSlide
™ handles and
adopts a ‘walk’ stance and, using her bodyweight,
pulls the patient gently towards her.
Using the principles of normal movement, the
caregiver then turns the patient towards the second
caregiver using a gentle rolling movement. The
patient may need to have her hips, shoulders and
legs repositioned for comfort.
Remove both
MaxiSlide
™ sheets from behind the
patient rather than the front, as this is where the
majority of the slide material ends up following the
technique.
Using Your
MaxiSlide
